as in gamble
a risky undertaking
their latest business venture failed big-time
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
don't venture more money than you can afford to lose
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as in to risk
to take a chance on
ventured to speak plainly at the meeting
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Recent Examples of venture
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The drop of the 17 singles, via her indie venture Post Atlantic, marks the first solo release from Williams since Flowers for Vases/Descansos in 2021.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Diana Olick, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Throughout his decades-long career as one of American cinema's most tireless and inventive minds, Spike Lee has ventured into several remakes.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The venture industry figured this out in the last decade — more and more of those equity gains are actually taking place in private markets versus public markets.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The drop of the 17 singles, via her indie venture Post Atlantic, marks the first solo release from Williams since Flowers for Vases/Descansos in 2021.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Throughout his decades-long career as one of American cinema's most tireless and inventive minds, Spike Lee has ventured into several remakes.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venture
Noun
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Watermelon is the classic summer fruit, but picking the right watermelon can feel like a bit of a gamble.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many have found that the gamble doesn’t pay off and have reverted back to some human-to-human interaction.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Olivia Wilkins, 24, was charged with aggravated reckless conduct, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, driving to endanger, hindering apprehension, obstructing government administration and failure to stop for an officer, the Department of Homeland Security said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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While safety and predictability may seem attractive to risk averse investors, being overly conservative can unintentionally endanger long term financial security.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By ousting the Defense Intelligence Agency's director after his agency produced an assessment that contradicted the White House narrative on Iran, the administration risks silencing independent analysis at a moment of high geopolitical tension.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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While many of their supporters want the files released, a public disclosure also risks revealing potentially embarrassing information about how the Epstein investigation was handled and President Trump’s friendship with the late financer.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What to expect in the Donna Adelson trial Ahead of Donna Adelson's trial, there's been much speculation over who may take the stand and who won't.—
Jeff Burlew,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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This is not speculation but infrastructure built on efficiency, access, and resilience.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But a rash of injuries threaten their strong start to the 2024 season and raise serious concerns about the challenging road ahead.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The family defended themselves against an angry mob of hundreds of people who surrounded the house, throwing rocks and threatening the family, Duggan said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Travelers can adventure through the Arizona places that tell its story.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The third and final book will not follow the same release schedule, however, as Riordan pivots to continue the Nico di Angelo adventures instead, with The Court of the Dead (available Sept. 23) coming next.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sanders faced heavy pressure throughout the game, limiting his chances to showcase his abilities, while Dillon Gabriel appeared to have had a clearer path to make plays.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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There will still be the chance to display betting firms on the sleeves of kits, advertising boards and on training wear, but it is forecast that the value of some sponsorship deals could be halved in the next 12 months.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Venture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venture. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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